India News | Earthquake of 4.2 Intensity Hits Gujarat's Kutch; No Report of Damage

Ahmedabad, Dec 8 (PTI) A 4.2 intensity earthquake was recorded near Rapar town of Gujarat's Kutch district on Friday morning, officials said.

There were no reports of casualties or damage as of now, they said.

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“Earthquake measuring 4.2 on Richter Scale was recorded 19 kms west-southwest of Rapar in Kutch district around 9 am,” said an official of the Institute of Seismological Research.

The quake struck at a depth of 19.5 km beneath the earth surface, officials said.

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The effect of the quake was also felt in Rajkot, said officials, adding that no report of damage has been received so far.

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